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The Race - I'm Running The Race

By Various Artists + Lauren Talley + Annie McRae + Adam Crabb

4,314 views Jun 16, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Various Artists, including Lauren Talley, Annie McRae, and Adam Crabb, perform Tommy Walker's 'I'm Runnin' the Race,' a song inspired by 1 Corinthians 9:24-26. The lyrics express a personal commitment to persevere in the Christian life, likening it to a race. The singer acknowledges God's sovereign plan from before birth, His rescuing grace after failures, and the ultimate prize of seeing Jesus at the finish line. The song emphasizes determination, mercy, and the assurance of finishing the race through God's help.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Before i was born into history and time 
You planned creation with me in mind 
You formed my heart, You solved my face 
I was made in your image, I'm no mistake .

You chose my family the place of my birth 
You knew all about me, You thought I had worth 
I was called out to serve, your kingdom work 
And all of my days are written down in your book .

I'm running the race down to the last minute
Mercy and grace are keeping me in it
There's a fire in my soul I'm fully committed 
I'm running the race and I'm gonna finish .

I've fallen down in this race of life
But you came to my rescue time after time
You told me you loved me you weren't counting my sin
In you I found courage to rise up again .

I know you are for me you want me to win
I give you my soul till the very end
Out there before me I see the prize
Jesus is standing at the finish line .

I'm running the race down to the last minute
Mercy and grace are keeping me in it
There's a fire in my soul I'm fully committed 
I'm running the race and I'm gonna finish .

I'm running the race and I'm gonna finish
I'm running the race and I'm gonna finish

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